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Ernest Heitmuller Obituary
62 of Gold Canyon, AZ, passed away on March 12, 2011. Ernest William Heitmuller, Jr., 62, of Gold Canyon passed away suddenly on March 12th, 2011. He was born in Valley Stream, NY on December 26th, 1948. He grew up in Valley Stream, and graduated from St. John's University. Ernie pursued a career in insurance claims, working in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Finally tired of the long winters and snow, he relocated to Arizona with his wife Janet in 2002. He embarked on a new career in Arizona, working for Maricopa County as Jury Systems Manager, a position he held until his death. Ernie loved the Arizona landscape and enjoyed the view of the Superstition Mountains along the hiking trails that surrounded them. Ernie liked football, rooting for his NY Jets along with the Arizona Cardinals. He enjoyed gardening and other projects around his home and yard. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. One of Ernie's favorite pastimes was to sit with his wife Janet and watch the Arizona sunset. Those who knew and loved him will remember him with each and every colorful sunset. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janet, daughter Danielle of Los Angeles, and son Eric, of Chandler, AZ, along with his sister Susan Heitmuller, of Vernon, CT. Services will be held at Mariposa Gardens,6747 East Broadway Rd, in Mesa, AZ. There will be an evening viewing on Friday, March 18th, from 6 to 8pm. The family will be receiving friends starting at 10:30am on Saturday, March 19th, with a celebration of Ernie's life to begin at
11. Donations may be made to the Heart Association of Arizona. As Ernie was an avid gardener, the family is creating a memorial garden and has requested native plants in lieu of flowers. www.mariposagardens.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Heitmuller
Deborah Jean Mastrangelo
March 11, 2025
I feel very lucky to have spent many Sundays with you & Janet in Tolland enjoying your company as we ate a lovely dinner together.
~God bless you~
Angela K Gaines
March 11, 2024
One of the best supervisors anyone could ever have or want. He is truly missed by all who knew him. I will never forget the day we received the sad news. Ernie, may you continue to rest with the Angels. The family is in my continued prayers.
Cyndy
March 11, 2022
Always in my thoughts and prayers. Miss our time together!
Cyndy
March 11, 2021
Always missed and in our hearts!
Cyndy Campbell
March 11, 2020
Always in our heart and prayers!
Cyndy
March 11, 2019
Always in my heart and prayers.
Howard & Judy Smith
April 2, 2011
Janet, Danielle, & Eric,
Judy & I want you to know that you have been in our prayers and thoughts ever since we heard about your loss of Ernie. Dave & Susan let us know and we were both in disbelief, but we know how fragile life can be. We know how much Ernie will be missed by all of you. Janet, we are glad that you have Eric, Dave, and Susan living near you, and we know that they will give you support when you need it. We are thankful to have known both you and Ernie through our long friendship with Dave & Susan. We feel that you are a part of our family too. We watched the slide show on this tribute site and we know that Ernie would be proud of what you have put together in his memory. Words can never express our thoughts, just know that there are many who have your family in their prayers.
May the Love of God comfort you,
Howard & Judy Smith
Sue McQuiggan
April 1, 2011
Dear Jan:
This picture book was a beautiful tribute to your life with Ernie. May he rest in peace. He was a good man, with a wonderful sense of humor and always with a smile on his face. He will be missed. May God give you the strength that you need during this difficult time for you and the kids.
March 25, 2011
Janet, Danny & Eric,
We are so sorry about your loss of husband & father. Both of these rolls where very important to Ernie.
Danny it was you & Joshua our son who brought our families together when the two of you started Kindergarden. This turned out to be a 27 year family friendship.
Eric he was so proud of you & your accomplishments in Martial Arts. He would always talk about how well you where doing.
Janet, Nelson & I will always remember all the great times the four of us enjoyed starting with the Coachlight Dinner Theater in East Windsor. Then vacations all over the country-Florida, Las Vegas, Arizona.
Nelson & I have great memories of Ernie & will miss him dearly.
Love Debbie & Nelson
Manchester, CT
Mary Sumakis
March 25, 2011
Janet,Danielle, and Eric
The years pass so quickly and many miles have separated us, but our childhood memories will always be remembered. I think of the fun times when you were dating Ernie and he would drive us around and the many laughs! Our family sends our heartfelt condolences to you and the children. May you have courage and faith to get through this difficult time. All of our love and prayers, Mary, Steve and Stephen Sumakis
Angela Gaines
March 19, 2011
Janet, Danielle & Eric.
Again I send my prayers out to you all that the Lord will give you peace & strengthen your hearts & mind through this sad time. Ernie will be truly missed. He was kind, caring and overall a great person and supervisor. It was a pleasure to have met you all. God bless you.
March 19, 2011
Dear Janet,
Although we've been separated by miles, you & Ernie have never been far from my heart. And now, my heart aches for you, Danielle, Eric, and Sue in your loss. My thoughts are with you. My prayers are for you. Please remember that an old friend is there, should you need her.
With love & sympathy,
Mary
March 19, 2011
Dear Janet,Danielle and Eric,
We were so sorry to hear of Ernie's sudden passing. We remember the days at THS and RIT and what a great dad and person Ernie was. We are thinking of you with sympathy and prayers.
John & Lorie Lojzim
Kara (Slivinsky) Probst
March 18, 2011
Mrs. Heitmuller, Danielle, and Eric, I am so very, very sorry for this deep loss. He was a very kind and caring husband and father. He was a good man. My prayers are with you all right now, as you go through this time of grief. I know the memory of him will stay in your hearts always and in that way he will always be with you. All I can offer is my sincerest and most heartfelt sympathy. May God be with you.
Cyndy Campbell
March 18, 2011
Jan, Danielle, Eric, the Heitmuller family and friends,
Words can't express our loss. Ernie was one of the best. Always there with wisdom and caring. We had great times together, and he was always there for me when I needed pictures hung and encouragement. His dry sense of humor was so funny to me and when we were together he always made me laugh somehow. He is missed by me and many. I feel so very blessed to have been his friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Ernie.
Christine Tanzella
March 18, 2011
Janet, Danielle, Eric & Susan,
I was very sorry when I received the message that Ernie had passed away so suddenly. I will miss his guidance here at work and even more his sense of humor.
Cedric LaMar
March 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Heitmuller Family. I have worked with Ernie over the years and he was always a first class gentleman. His presence will be missed in the Superior Court.
March 18, 2011
Dear Jan, Danielle, Eric & Susan,
We are so very sorry to learn the shocking news of Ernie's sudden passing! We cannot imagine your grief. Time and distance separated us over the years but we always remember the the great times our families shared and have always considered you folks among our best of friends. Ernie was an absolutely terrific and stand-up guy who was dedicated to doing the right things in life. He will remain forever in our minds - he was the best!! Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Mike and Connie
Larry Greenleaf
March 17, 2011
Danielle, Eric, Janet,
You all were a huge part of my life when I was younger. I am sorry for your loss and am sending prayers of strength and healing your way. He will be missed.
March 17, 2011
Janet,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Judy Rufini
Gerry Murphy
March 17, 2011
Janet,
We are sad to hear or Ernie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janet & Gerry Murphy
Susan Thomas
March 17, 2011
Heitmuller Family,
Your family has my sincere condolences. I have had the pleasure of working with Ernie for the past several years.
Susan Thomas
Elizabeth Gilpatrick
March 17, 2011
Hi Janet,
Gil and I send our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our hearts, our prayers and our thoughts.
Love, Liz & Gil
March 17, 2011
Dear Janet and family, I am sorry to read of your loss. May you be lifted by happy memories and comforted by the love and care of friends. God will give you strength to get through this very sad time.
In sympathy, Wanda Kincman
Julia Gorsky
March 17, 2011
Janet,
So sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
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